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Dale Doepker
For questions about the Fishing Club or about fishing in Canadian Lakes, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663
20th Annual Young Angler’s Contest Saturday, July 2
2021 Young Angler's Contest Winner
CANADIAN LAKES FISHING CLUB will hold their 20th Annual Young Angler’s Fishing Contest on Saturday, July 2. This contest is for Canadian Lakes member’s children, grandchildren, and house guests, 16 years and younger. Prizes will be awarded in each of four age groups. Trophy and prize for largest fish, prize for second largest, and four or more additional prizes by drawing. Anglers are to provide their own tackle and bait and may fish in any of the Canadian Lake’s waters from shore, a dock, or in a boat. All anglers and/or their parent/ guardian must register at the Main Pavilion west of the CLPOC main office between 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, or 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Upon registration anglers will be given a bag for the fish, gifts, and instructions. All fish must be caught on Saturday between sunrise and 10:45 a.m. (honor system). Adults may assist the youth only by baiting the hook, casting it out, and unhooking the fish. All fish entered must be caught and lifted out of the water with a rod in the hand of the youth. Participants
are to bring in only their single largest bluegill, pumpkinseed, or sunfish. between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Saturday for weighin. Award presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Crappie, rock bass, and perch are not eligible for the contest. All bass, pike 24” and over, and all muskies must be released live. We will also be filleting entered fish at a separate table for demonstration. Fishing Club caps ($6 or $15) and tee shirts ($12) will be available for purchase. We will not be having a raffle this year, but a donation jar will be available to help the club pay for gifts and awards. The Mecosta County Optimist Club will provide a free picnic lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please bring your own chairs and other refreshments if desired. There is no advanced entry form, but registration is required by the youth or adult on the afternoon before or morning of the event. A parent or guardian must accompany all children to the weigh-in. There is no charge, and anglers 16 years and under do not need a fishing license.
Loon Precautions Our three loon pairs have returned for the summer. They each appear to have nested, and hopefully will each hatch two baby loons. Please stay at least 100 feet from any loons and their nests, so as not to disturb them. If you are idle in the water and they approach you, enjoy them, but be careful when you motor away. Last year we had only three successful baby loons on our lakes and only ten in our entire county. Photography by Di Schwartz
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